Chapter One
The next part never came since I always woke up. Why I just couldn't stay asleep for a few more minutes was beyond me. Accepting the fact that I couldn't go back to sleep.back to that dream.back to paradise.. I sadly got out of bed. Some people said the reason I got these strange dreams was because of Sin's poison effecting my body and soul. I didn't believe it.. I didn't want to believe it. Nine years ago my hometown, Sitora, was destroyed by the terrible monster Sin. I vaguely remember it, I was only about six years old at the time. My mother summoned the Final Aeon on the monster.making it impossible for him to attack for another ten years. Until another Sin is born. Too bad by then it was already too late for most of the people in the city. The only survivors were me, Squall Leonhart, Dart Feld, Shana Twilight, Endymion Shields, Seifer Almasy, and my mother. I am Yunalesca Rosalay Wingly (Yuna for short), daughter of High Summoner Charm, protector of Princess Shante Angelina Aero until she becomes queens (then her new husband can take care of the little brat and I can live my own life!). The only reason I'm polite to her is because of her darling stepbrother, Prince Tidus Skyling (it's pretty obvious they're not related in blood because Shante is such a ditz and falls a lot.). Nothing like my graceful angel, Tidus.
Today I started out my day like no other. As I said, I slowly got out of bed and crept over to my closet. Inside there were mostly simple one colored skirts, dresses, tank tops, and little baby T-shirts so toady I chose to wear a blue and white skirt. Once I had gotten dressed I tied my shoulder length raven black hair up into a bun and clasped a pearl necklace around my neck (actually it wasn't a real pearl necklace. it only had one little pearl on it dangling from the chain. don't ask.). After I was done with that I grabbed my black boots and laced them up. With all of that I opened my door and walked out into the freezing palace halls. "Yuna!!!!!!" I heard an annoying voice cry. "You're finally up!!" I reluctantly spun around and faced the little Princess Shante with waist long light blue and strange enough, red eyes. Sometimes I wonder how a human being can be born with such distinct features. "Yuna!" she said once again. "I need you to find Endymion...no, I command you to find Endymion!" Even though she was a year older then me Princess Shante only stood at a short 5'2", while I was a medium height of 5'6". I smiled at the thought of taking advantage this and pounding some manners into the little brat. "Yes, Shante," I muttered. "But did you look in the garden? Knowing my brother he's probably tending to the rose beds." "Of course I looked there!" the princess screeched at me. "And it's Princess Shante to you, You lowly Summoner. That's all you are until you are a High Summoner, which I highly doubt you'll ever become because you're so slow." Right then and there I could have slapped her. I knew how hard it was going to be to become a High Summoner. If only she would let me live my own life and start my journey maybe I could some time this life time become one. "Well, I think we should check again." I answered with an eye roll. "Alright?" I heard her murmur something to herself but she followed me anyway. I really didn't leave her much of a choice. "I want to know more about your brother," she told me as we walked down the hall. "What are his top hobbies? What kinda girls does he like?" I sighed and looked down at the floor, which was a silver and gold marble before I answered her. "His hobbies are taking care of flowers and mostly making other people happy. I guess he likes writing poetry too. As for the kind of girls he likes I guess that would be any kind hearted young woman that has the same interests he does." She nodded and her gaze was fixed on a mirror on the right wall. Suddenly she stopped for a second and examined her reflection. I stepped back and stood beside her examining my own image. I didn't really like the girl looking back at me, a scarily black hared girl that probably wasn't even close to being a woman. As for Shante, that was one good thing about her. She was already a woman even despite her height. "Let's keep going." I murmured. "What? You jealous?" she laughed. I shook my head and pulled her along. Maybe I was a tiny bit jealous, but my time would come even though I was already 15 years old. As these thoughts rushed through my mind I wasn't even watching and ran into a certain someone and crashed to the floor. "Oh my God! Lady Yunalesca?! Are you okay?!" I looked up to face my golden angel, the one I had admired since Squall and I broke up two years ago. "I'm sorry, Prince Tidus," I quivered. "I wasn't watching where I was going. It's all my fault." Shante was standing in the corner grinning for probably two reasons. 1) she knew that I had feelings for her stepbrother. 2) I was finally admitting that something was all my fault and she heard it. "It's okay, Yunalesca," he told me with a smile. "But are you sure you're going to be okay?" "Oh, yes! Just perfect!!" I hated it when people called me by my full name but I guess Tidus was an exception. To tell you the truth I always blushed when he said it. "Okay," he said helping me to my feet and turned to face his sister. "And how are you today, Shante? Looking for Prince Charming as always?" Shante's grin widened as she answered, "You know me well!" Then he turned back to me and questioned, "What about you, Yunalesca? Have you found him yet?" Yes, I thought. He's right in front of me. If only he knew. "Not yet," I answered out loud. Tidus nodded and walked off without another word. As if he was trying to tell me something...maybe if Shante wasn't there...keep dreaming! "Let's go, You lowly Summoner!" Shante snapped into my ear bringing me back to Earth. I would have loved to leave her alone right there and run after him. But then the court would ask me, "Why did you leave the Princess?" And how was I supposed to answer? "I'm sorry, My Queen. I just couldn't resist your son, Prince Tidus"? ..YEAH RIGHT!!! Not if I ever wanna become a High Summoner in this God for saken life time!! I shook my head and continued on to the garden. As we stepped up to the gates I revived a memory that had happened about three years ago. ************************************************************** ************************************************** The memory was of me and Squall...when we were still going out. We stood in this here garden. It was the place we vowed we'd love each other for ever. "Yuna," he said to me. " I will love you forever...even if you have to leave me and become a High Summoner. I'll be waiting right here." I was only 12 at the time, still innocent and naïve, and believe all he said. "You know my powers can't break me away from you. You would come first." I remember myself answering, not really understanding what it meant just then. "Yeah, and even if you left I would probably come after you anyways." he laughed. "You know what? We should make a promise." "What kind of promise?" I asked stupidly. "Let's say one of us gets lost in the near future. I'll be here...waiting in this place for you." "And whatever happens we'll meet up here again. Even if that means stopping space and time." Then we kissed..it wasn't real now that I think back to it. Heck, that was only puppy love. The love I have for Tidus now is pure. If only he would love me back. ************************************************************** ************************************************************** **** "Let's go," I finally said to Shante, putting all of that behind me. "Okay," she said slowly following after me. The garden consisted of roses, both red and white, moon flowers, buttercups, blossoms, lilies, lilacs, and morning glories. All kept after by my brother and Shante's sweetheart, Endymion. "Endymion!!!!!" I called out. "Are you in here?!?" "Endy!!!!!" Shante yelled. "Where are you, honey?!?!" The princess gasped as my brother appeared from behind a rose bush. I noticed that she was totally hypnotized and couldn't move. "Hello, Endymion," I said stepping over a heap of dug up dirt. "How are you, brother?" "Yunalesca.." he said with a grin. "And Princess Shante. I'm just fine. Why are both of you here?" "He's soooooooo hott..sizzling hott! Yunalesca, say something about me!" she whispered, tugging on my sleeve. "Say, Endymion, you're still single, right?" I asked him as she had said. "Yes," he hesitated. "Why you ask?" "Um, I might know someone you might want to hook up with." I answered. "What do you say?" "Who is the fine young lady?" I could've sworn he looked right at Shante, but blew it off and continued where I left off. "She's right here!" I nearly yelled unveiling the hidden Princess. He smiled and nodded at her. She turned a crimson red and bowed. "My lord, Master Endymion," she said, head still bowed. "It is a real pleasure to meet you." "Hey!" he yelled. "Aren't you that kid that's been following me around this last week?" I wondered, How dumb can he get? Doesn't he know that she's the princess...not some punk kid. Maybe he's joking...? No, Endymion wouldn't joke about this kind of stuff towards a princess. "Kid...?" Shante stumbled. "I'm not just a kid anymore! I'm Princess Shante Angelina Aero, Princess of Arcadia." "You're kidding, right?" he said with a smile. But when she didn't start laughing too his grin quickly faded and he mouthed, "Oh crap!" Well, actually much worse then that but I can't stand profanity. Everyone else uses it around the palace but I try to be different then all of them. "Endymion," I said pulling him to one side. "How could you of not known?" "How the -bad word-should I know?" he hissed. "No one ever tells me anything around here!! -Bad word-.." I sighed and said, "Really, you know how much I hate swearing." "Yes, you like it as much as being called by your real name, Yunalesca," he teased. "Seriously. What am I going to do? I don't like her...I don't even know her! But I don't want to get hanged or anything for not going out with her." "And with her temper you probably would be too." I murmured.
Endymion nodded and gave out a stressed sigh. "Maybe if you got to know her better. It might save you some days until the hanging." "But I said..." "You don't have to go out with her." I informed him. "Just get to know her. Become her friend..like a guardian or big brother." "But she's a princess!" he protested. "Are you sure I can joke around with a princess? She's not as laid back as you are." "Just try to be more gentle. Compliment her...something you never do to me." "Come now, Yuna! You can't remember the last time you looked beautiful?!" "Not off the top of my head." "Hey guys!!" Shante called. "What are you talking about?! Me?!?" I shook my head and retorted, "She's yours. Have fun!" I started to walk away when Endymion cried, "Yuna!! Come back!!!! Please!!!!!!" I ignored him, didn't even turn back. This was my first time to myself in a month or so. And I was determined to find Tidus and get to know him. Who am I kidding? I thought as I wandered down the foyer that led to the right side of the palace. I'm about two years younger then him and the only relationship I've ever been in was with Squall. He was so laid back, and maybe wasn't the greatest kisser in the world. What if Tidus is an experienced kisser and expects more then some little girl with too much confidence? All these thoughts came into my head as I stood outside his bedroom door. I knew he was in there...I could hear him breathing or getting dressed. All I know that there was a lot of movement going on in there. Then a wave of panic swept over me. What if he already has a girlfriend?! I never even really thought of that because he's always normally alone. I mean, his girlfriend could be from the kingdom a few miles north. I head Princess Aeris is a brilliant, beautiful blonde. -Bad word-
I gasped at myself...I had sworn for the first time in two years. The last time I had sworn was when me and Squall broke up. Broke up...could I ever handle that pain again? Especially when I loved Tidus as much as I did. This break up would be even worse then me and Squall's. I would probably still like him after the initial break-up and want him back. Too pathetic.
The next part never came since I always woke up. Why I just couldn't stay asleep for a few more minutes was beyond me. Accepting the fact that I couldn't go back to sleep.back to that dream.back to paradise.. I sadly got out of bed. Some people said the reason I got these strange dreams was because of Sin's poison effecting my body and soul. I didn't believe it.. I didn't want to believe it. Nine years ago my hometown, Sitora, was destroyed by the terrible monster Sin. I vaguely remember it, I was only about six years old at the time. My mother summoned the Final Aeon on the monster.making it impossible for him to attack for another ten years. Until another Sin is born. Too bad by then it was already too late for most of the people in the city. The only survivors were me, Squall Leonhart, Dart Feld, Shana Twilight, Endymion Shields, Seifer Almasy, and my mother. I am Yunalesca Rosalay Wingly (Yuna for short), daughter of High Summoner Charm, protector of Princess Shante Angelina Aero until she becomes queens (then her new husband can take care of the little brat and I can live my own life!). The only reason I'm polite to her is because of her darling stepbrother, Prince Tidus Skyling (it's pretty obvious they're not related in blood because Shante is such a ditz and falls a lot.). Nothing like my graceful angel, Tidus.
Today I started out my day like no other. As I said, I slowly got out of bed and crept over to my closet. Inside there were mostly simple one colored skirts, dresses, tank tops, and little baby T-shirts so toady I chose to wear a blue and white skirt. Once I had gotten dressed I tied my shoulder length raven black hair up into a bun and clasped a pearl necklace around my neck (actually it wasn't a real pearl necklace. it only had one little pearl on it dangling from the chain. don't ask.). After I was done with that I grabbed my black boots and laced them up. With all of that I opened my door and walked out into the freezing palace halls. "Yuna!!!!!!" I heard an annoying voice cry. "You're finally up!!" I reluctantly spun around and faced the little Princess Shante with waist long light blue and strange enough, red eyes. Sometimes I wonder how a human being can be born with such distinct features. "Yuna!" she said once again. "I need you to find Endymion...no, I command you to find Endymion!" Even though she was a year older then me Princess Shante only stood at a short 5'2", while I was a medium height of 5'6". I smiled at the thought of taking advantage this and pounding some manners into the little brat. "Yes, Shante," I muttered. "But did you look in the garden? Knowing my brother he's probably tending to the rose beds." "Of course I looked there!" the princess screeched at me. "And it's Princess Shante to you, You lowly Summoner. That's all you are until you are a High Summoner, which I highly doubt you'll ever become because you're so slow." Right then and there I could have slapped her. I knew how hard it was going to be to become a High Summoner. If only she would let me live my own life and start my journey maybe I could some time this life time become one. "Well, I think we should check again." I answered with an eye roll. "Alright?" I heard her murmur something to herself but she followed me anyway. I really didn't leave her much of a choice. "I want to know more about your brother," she told me as we walked down the hall. "What are his top hobbies? What kinda girls does he like?" I sighed and looked down at the floor, which was a silver and gold marble before I answered her. "His hobbies are taking care of flowers and mostly making other people happy. I guess he likes writing poetry too. As for the kind of girls he likes I guess that would be any kind hearted young woman that has the same interests he does." She nodded and her gaze was fixed on a mirror on the right wall. Suddenly she stopped for a second and examined her reflection. I stepped back and stood beside her examining my own image. I didn't really like the girl looking back at me, a scarily black hared girl that probably wasn't even close to being a woman. As for Shante, that was one good thing about her. She was already a woman even despite her height. "Let's keep going." I murmured. "What? You jealous?" she laughed. I shook my head and pulled her along. Maybe I was a tiny bit jealous, but my time would come even though I was already 15 years old. As these thoughts rushed through my mind I wasn't even watching and ran into a certain someone and crashed to the floor. "Oh my God! Lady Yunalesca?! Are you okay?!" I looked up to face my golden angel, the one I had admired since Squall and I broke up two years ago. "I'm sorry, Prince Tidus," I quivered. "I wasn't watching where I was going. It's all my fault." Shante was standing in the corner grinning for probably two reasons. 1) she knew that I had feelings for her stepbrother. 2) I was finally admitting that something was all my fault and she heard it. "It's okay, Yunalesca," he told me with a smile. "But are you sure you're going to be okay?" "Oh, yes! Just perfect!!" I hated it when people called me by my full name but I guess Tidus was an exception. To tell you the truth I always blushed when he said it. "Okay," he said helping me to my feet and turned to face his sister. "And how are you today, Shante? Looking for Prince Charming as always?" Shante's grin widened as she answered, "You know me well!" Then he turned back to me and questioned, "What about you, Yunalesca? Have you found him yet?" Yes, I thought. He's right in front of me. If only he knew. "Not yet," I answered out loud. Tidus nodded and walked off without another word. As if he was trying to tell me something...maybe if Shante wasn't there...keep dreaming! "Let's go, You lowly Summoner!" Shante snapped into my ear bringing me back to Earth. I would have loved to leave her alone right there and run after him. But then the court would ask me, "Why did you leave the Princess?" And how was I supposed to answer? "I'm sorry, My Queen. I just couldn't resist your son, Prince Tidus"? ..YEAH RIGHT!!! Not if I ever wanna become a High Summoner in this God for saken life time!! I shook my head and continued on to the garden. As we stepped up to the gates I revived a memory that had happened about three years ago. ************************************************************** ************************************************** The memory was of me and Squall...when we were still going out. We stood in this here garden. It was the place we vowed we'd love each other for ever. "Yuna," he said to me. " I will love you forever...even if you have to leave me and become a High Summoner. I'll be waiting right here." I was only 12 at the time, still innocent and naïve, and believe all he said. "You know my powers can't break me away from you. You would come first." I remember myself answering, not really understanding what it meant just then. "Yeah, and even if you left I would probably come after you anyways." he laughed. "You know what? We should make a promise." "What kind of promise?" I asked stupidly. "Let's say one of us gets lost in the near future. I'll be here...waiting in this place for you." "And whatever happens we'll meet up here again. Even if that means stopping space and time." Then we kissed..it wasn't real now that I think back to it. Heck, that was only puppy love. The love I have for Tidus now is pure. If only he would love me back. ************************************************************** ************************************************************** **** "Let's go," I finally said to Shante, putting all of that behind me. "Okay," she said slowly following after me. The garden consisted of roses, both red and white, moon flowers, buttercups, blossoms, lilies, lilacs, and morning glories. All kept after by my brother and Shante's sweetheart, Endymion. "Endymion!!!!!" I called out. "Are you in here?!?" "Endy!!!!!" Shante yelled. "Where are you, honey?!?!" The princess gasped as my brother appeared from behind a rose bush. I noticed that she was totally hypnotized and couldn't move. "Hello, Endymion," I said stepping over a heap of dug up dirt. "How are you, brother?" "Yunalesca.." he said with a grin. "And Princess Shante. I'm just fine. Why are both of you here?" "He's soooooooo hott..sizzling hott! Yunalesca, say something about me!" she whispered, tugging on my sleeve. "Say, Endymion, you're still single, right?" I asked him as she had said. "Yes," he hesitated. "Why you ask?" "Um, I might know someone you might want to hook up with." I answered. "What do you say?" "Who is the fine young lady?" I could've sworn he looked right at Shante, but blew it off and continued where I left off. "She's right here!" I nearly yelled unveiling the hidden Princess. He smiled and nodded at her. She turned a crimson red and bowed. "My lord, Master Endymion," she said, head still bowed. "It is a real pleasure to meet you." "Hey!" he yelled. "Aren't you that kid that's been following me around this last week?" I wondered, How dumb can he get? Doesn't he know that she's the princess...not some punk kid. Maybe he's joking...? No, Endymion wouldn't joke about this kind of stuff towards a princess. "Kid...?" Shante stumbled. "I'm not just a kid anymore! I'm Princess Shante Angelina Aero, Princess of Arcadia." "You're kidding, right?" he said with a smile. But when she didn't start laughing too his grin quickly faded and he mouthed, "Oh crap!" Well, actually much worse then that but I can't stand profanity. Everyone else uses it around the palace but I try to be different then all of them. "Endymion," I said pulling him to one side. "How could you of not known?" "How the -bad word-should I know?" he hissed. "No one ever tells me anything around here!! -Bad word-.." I sighed and said, "Really, you know how much I hate swearing." "Yes, you like it as much as being called by your real name, Yunalesca," he teased. "Seriously. What am I going to do? I don't like her...I don't even know her! But I don't want to get hanged or anything for not going out with her." "And with her temper you probably would be too." I murmured.
Endymion nodded and gave out a stressed sigh. "Maybe if you got to know her better. It might save you some days until the hanging." "But I said..." "You don't have to go out with her." I informed him. "Just get to know her. Become her friend..like a guardian or big brother." "But she's a princess!" he protested. "Are you sure I can joke around with a princess? She's not as laid back as you are." "Just try to be more gentle. Compliment her...something you never do to me." "Come now, Yuna! You can't remember the last time you looked beautiful?!" "Not off the top of my head." "Hey guys!!" Shante called. "What are you talking about?! Me?!?" I shook my head and retorted, "She's yours. Have fun!" I started to walk away when Endymion cried, "Yuna!! Come back!!!! Please!!!!!!" I ignored him, didn't even turn back. This was my first time to myself in a month or so. And I was determined to find Tidus and get to know him. Who am I kidding? I thought as I wandered down the foyer that led to the right side of the palace. I'm about two years younger then him and the only relationship I've ever been in was with Squall. He was so laid back, and maybe wasn't the greatest kisser in the world. What if Tidus is an experienced kisser and expects more then some little girl with too much confidence? All these thoughts came into my head as I stood outside his bedroom door. I knew he was in there...I could hear him breathing or getting dressed. All I know that there was a lot of movement going on in there. Then a wave of panic swept over me. What if he already has a girlfriend?! I never even really thought of that because he's always normally alone. I mean, his girlfriend could be from the kingdom a few miles north. I head Princess Aeris is a brilliant, beautiful blonde. -Bad word-
I gasped at myself...I had sworn for the first time in two years. The last time I had sworn was when me and Squall broke up. Broke up...could I ever handle that pain again? Especially when I loved Tidus as much as I did. This break up would be even worse then me and Squall's. I would probably still like him after the initial break-up and want him back. Too pathetic.